Car-Interface CI-RL4-R40-E User manual

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r.LiNK Video-inserter
CI-RL4- R40-E
Compatible with
Chevrolet vehicles
with MyLink infotainment and 7inch monitor
with separated radio unit
Opel vehicles
with R4.0 IntelliLink infotainment and 7inch monitor
with separated radio unit
Video-inserter for front- and rear-view camera
and two additional video sources
Product features
Video-inserter for factory-infotainment systems
1 CVBS Input for rear-view camera
1 CVBS Input for front camera
2 CVBS video-inputs for after-market devices (e.g. USB-Player, DVB-T2 tuner)
Automatic switching to rear-view camera input on engagement of the reverse gear
Automatic front camera switching after reverse gear for 10 seconds
Activatable parking guide lines for rear-view camera (not available for all vehicles)
Video-in-motion (ONLY for connected video-sources)
Video-inputs NTSC and PAL compatible

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Contents
1. Prior to installation
1.1. Delivery contents
1.2. Checking the interface compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Connectors Video Interface
1.4. Dip-switch settings
1.4.1. 8 dip –black
1.4.1.1. Activating the front camera input (dip 1)
1.4.1.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
1.4.1.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
1.4.1.4. Guide lines (dip 6)
1.4.1.5. Vertical picture mirroring (dip7)
1.4.2. 4 dip - red
2. Installation
2.1. Place of installation
2.2. Connection scheme
2.3. Connection - picture signal cable
2.4. Connection –20pin PNP harnes
2.5. Analogue power supply
2.6. Power supply output
2.7. Connection –video sources
2.7.1. Audio insertion
2.7.2. After-market front camera
2.7.3. After-market rear-view camera
2.7.3.1. Case 1: Interface receives the reverse gear signal
2.7.3.2. Case 2: Interface does not receive the reverse gear signal
2.8. Connection –external keypad
3. Interface operation
3.1. By infotainment button
3.2. By external keypad
4. Picture settings
5. Specifications
6. Frequently asked questions

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Legal Information
By law, watching moving pictures while driving is prohibited, the driver must not be
distracted. We do not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury resulting,
directly or indirectly, from installation or operation of this product. This product should only
be used while standing or to display fixed menus or rear-view-camera video when the
vehicle is moving, for example the MP3 menu for DVD upgrades.
Changes/updates of the vehicle’s software can cause malfunctions of the interface. We
offer free software-updates for our interfaces for one year after purchase. To receive a free
update, the interface must be sent in at own cost. Labour cost for and other expenses
involved with the software-updates will not be refunded.
1. Prior to installation
Read the manual prior to installation.
Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of
moisture and away from heat sources.
1.1. Delivery contents

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Requirements
Brand
Compatible vehicles
Infotainment
Chevrolet
Camaro model years since 2016
MyLink - 7" monitor
with separate radio-bo
Opel
Astra K (Sports Tourer + 5-Türer) model year since 2016
Insignia B model year 2017 - 06/2018
Karl up to 03/2018
R4.0 IntelliLink - 7" monitor
with separate radio-box
Limitations
Video only The interface inserts ONLY video signals into the infotainment.
For inserting Audio signals either the possibly existing factory audio-AUX-input
or a FM-modulator can be used.
In case that 2 AV sources shall be connected, a desired audio switching will
require additional electronic.
Factory rear-view camera Automatically switching-back from inserted video to factory rear-view camera
is only possible while the reverse gear is engaged. To delay the switch-back an
additional electronic part is required.
After market front camera The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after
disengaging the reverse gear. A manually front camera switching is possible by
external keypad.
Guide lines Displayed guide lines are not available in all vehicles.
1.2. Checking the compatibility of vehicle and accessories
1.3. Connectors Video Interface
The video-interface converts the video signals of connected after-market sources in a factory
monitor compatible picture signal which is inserted in the factory monitor, by using separate
trigger options.

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1.4. Dip-switch settings
1.4.1. 8 dip - black
Some settings have to be selected by the dip-switches on the
video interface.
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video interface has to be performed!
*The front camera will automatically be switched for 10 seconds after disengaging the
reverse gear.
See the following chapters for detailed information.
Dip
Function
ON (down)
OFF (up)
1
Front camera
enabled*
disabled
Power supply
output
(red wire)
+12V (max. 3A) when reverse gear
is engaged incl. 10 seconds delay
and +12V by manual switching to
front camera by keypad
No function
2
CVBS AV1-input
enabled
disabled
3
CVBS AV2-input
enabled
disabled
4
No function
set to OFF
5
Rear-view cam type
after-market
factory or none
6
Guide lines
enabled
disabled
7
Vertikale
Bildspiegelung
enabled
disabled
No function
set to OFF

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1.4.1.1. Activating the front camera input (dip 1)
If set to ON, the interface switches for 10 seconds from the rear-view camera to the front
camera input after having disengaged the reverse gear. In addition, a manual switch-over to
the front camera input is possible via keypad (short press) from any image mode.
Description of the power supply output: see chapter “Power supply output”.
1.4.1.2. Enabling the interface’s video inputs (dip 2-3)
Only the enabled video inputs can be accessed when switching through the interface’s video
sources. It is recommended to enable only the required inputs, disabled inputs
will be skipped when switching through the video-interfaces inputs.
1.4.1.3. Rear-view camera setting (dip 5)
If set to OFF, the interface switches to factory picture while the reverse gear is engaged to
display factory rear-view camera.
If set to ON, the interface switches to its rear-view camera input „Camera-IN“ while the
reverse gear is engaged.
1.4.1.4. Guide lines (Dip 6)
If set to ON, the interface is activated to show the guide lines for the rear-view camera while
the vehicle is in reverse mode (not available for all vehicles).
Note: Some vehicles have a different code on the CAN-bus which the video-interface is not
compatible with. If the interface does not completely communicate with the vehicle CAN
bus, the reverse gear guide-lines can`t be shown during the vehicle’s operation, even if they
in some vehicles once appear after having switched the system to powerless!
1.4.1.5. Vertical picture mirroring (dip7)
Dip 7 adjusts a vertical mirroring of the inserted videos on the monitor. If the monitor
representation of inserted videos should be shown 180° twisted, the setting for dip7 has to
be ON.
Note: Dips 4 and 8 are out of function and have to be set to OFF.
After each Dip-switch-change a power-reset of the Video Interface has to be performed!

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1.4.2. 4 dip - red
By using the Dip-switches, the factory Head-unit or vehicle can be chosen
which the interface will be connected to.
Dip position down is ON and position up is OFF.
Set all dip switches to off
Vehicle/Navigation
Dip 1
Dip 2
Dip 3
Dip 4
All vehicles
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
2. Installation
To install the interface, first switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle’s battery.
Please read the owner`s manual of the car, regarding the battery`s disconnection! If
required, enable the car`s Sleep-mode (hibernation mode)
In case the sleep-mode does not succeed, the disconnection of the battery can be done
with a resistor lead.
If the necessary stabilized power supply for the interface is not taken directly from the
battery, the chosen connection has to be checked for being constantly stabile.
The interface needs a permanent 12V source!
2.1. Place of installation
The video interface is designated to be connected behind the vehicle`s head unit.

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2.2. Connection Scheme

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2.3. Connection –picture signal cable
Disconnect the factory picture signal cable’s female USB connector with the blue coloured
cable from the rear-side of the head unit and connect it to the black coloured male USB
connector of the enclosed picture signal cable.
Connect the opposite black coloured female connector of the enclosed picture signal cable
to the previously become free male HSD+2 connector of the video interface.
Connect the female waterblue coloured HSD+2 connector of the picture signal cable to the
waterblue coloured male HSD+2 connector of the video interface.

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2.4. Connection –20pin PNP harness
Connect the female 10pin connector of the 20pin PNP harness cable to the
10pin Power / CAN connector of the video interface.
Disconnect the female 20pin connector of the factory harness at the rear-side of the
head-unit and connect it to the male 20pin connector of the 20pin PNP harness.
Connect the opposite female 20pin connector of the 20pin PNP harness to the
previously become free male 20pin connector at the rear-side of the head unit.
Note: If, after connecting the 10pin Power / CAN cable, no interface LED lightens up while
the ignition is turned on, refer to chapter “Analogue power supply for the video interface”.
Please carry out the following checks: